US Bridges

Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kansas · 0.3E 8.4N of Hillsboro · Structure no. 000570837005089

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River is a concrete culvert carrying Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River in Marion County, Kansas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kansas average of 52.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJade Rd.
CrossesTrib. Cottonwood River
Location0.3E 8.4N of Hillsboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMarion County
StateKansas
Coordinates38.47972, -97.18775
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic25 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Jade Rd. over Trib. Cottonwood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.